The prince supports her, and the reborn princess kills people

After Shen Qingyan and Gu Beihuai returned to the palace, Wan Heng was also brought over.

When he saw Gu Beihuai, Wan Heng's legs went weak and he knelt down firmly.

"Your Majesty, please look carefully. This must be a deliberate frame-up. I am loyal to Your Majesty and the Tianfeng Kingdom. How could I do such a treasonous thing..."

"I haven't told you what crime you committed yet. You are so eager to defend yourself. I can understand that you are guilty."

Wan Heng was shocked, his guilt was written all over his face, but unfortunately he didn't have the chance to defend himself, because the letters had already been thrown in front of him.

"Do you want to admit it yourself, or do you want me to have your house searched thoroughly?"

Wan Heng suddenly raised his eyes and glanced at Gu Beihuai and Shen Qingyan who was drinking tea calmly beside them.

It's them!

Those two people are either the Emperor and the Empress’s men, or the Emperor and the Empress!

Wan Heng felt as if struck by lightning, and stood there in shock for a long time without coming back to his senses.

Afterwards, Gu Beihuai issued the drafted imperial edict, which included the fact that Wan Heng's son Wan Changhu took advantage of his position to forcibly seize a woman and neglected his duties, and that Wan Huadie was arrogant and domineering and sent people to frame other noble ladies because of her strong jealousy...

All the troubles of the second branch of the Wan family were investigated, including various crimes, big and small. It took Su Peichang a whole incense stick of time to finish reading them.

Wan Heng was shaking like a sieve, his lips were quivering, and he couldn't utter a word.

After the charges were read out, it was time to search the house.

But considering that these were all done by the second branch of the Wan family, and had nothing to do with the first branch who had been loyally stationed at the border all year round, Gu Beihuai's order was only directed at the second branch where Wan Heng was.

After dealing with the Wan family's affairs, Gu Beihuai and Shen Qingyan finally had a chance to rest. They enjoyed the comfort and tranquility that belonged only to them in the warm pool.

"Your Majesty, I didn't expect that the hidden danger of the Wan family was quite serious. Fortunately, it was dealt with in time."

Gu Beihuai walked around behind Shen Qingyan, gently wiped her white and creamy back with a bath towel, and said in a gentle voice.

"Well, I will remove all those poisonous thorns in the court before Yuxuan ascends the throne."

As he moved, Shen Qingyan stiffened involuntarily.

"Your Majesty, Yuxuan is still young, it is too early for him to ascend the throne."

Gu Beihuai's fingers seemed to slide across her back inadvertently, warm and powerful.

"He will be four soon, not young anymore. I plan to slowly train him to handle government affairs in the next few years so that I can hand over all the affairs to him as soon as possible."

Shen Qingyan really couldn't stand the pair of big hands that made her tremble, so she quietly hid aside.

"Your Majesty, even if a few years pass, Yuxuan is still young."

The next moment, she was embraced by Gu Beihuai from behind.

“It’s really not small anymore.”

Shen Qingyan was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized something.

I wanted to run, but it was already too late.

……

The two stayed in the warm pool for a long time. When they finished cleaning up and returned to bed, the sky was already turning pale.

Shen Qingyan was so tired that before falling asleep, she secretly swore that she would never take a hot spring bath with Gu Beihuai again.

*

Gu Beihuai kept his word and from the next day, he brought Gu Yuxuan to court.

Gu Yuxuan had a tense face, with a temperament quite similar to that of Gu Beihuai when he was young. He listened very seriously throughout the whole process, and even on some trivial matters, Gu Beihuai took the initiative to ask for his advice.

Although Gu Yuxuan is young, he speaks with great authority, his back is straight, and he is not at all stage-frightened.

After a morning court session, Gu Yuxuan wrote down a lot of things in the small notebook he carried with him.

Gu Beihuai saw it all and was full of admiration in his heart, but he remained serious on the surface.

"You haven't embarrassed me. You still have a lot of room for improvement in the future."

Gu Yuxuan nodded vigorously. He had gained a lot today and admired Gu Beihuai even more.

He didn't expect that his father has to face so many big and small things every day. He wants to be as powerful as his father when he grows up!

Time flies by in a flash.

Five years have passed.

Gu Yuxuan has grown from a half-grown baby into a nine-year-old boy.

Gu Beihuai looked at Gu Yuxuan who was carefully reading the memorials at the desk, and asked Shen Qingyan quietly.

"Yan'er, I think Yuxuan can stand on his own now."

In the past five years, whenever he went to court, Gu Yuxuan would follow him, rain or shine.

Although he is young, he is mature and can handle the court with ease.

Shen Qingyan frowned and shook her head, "Your Majesty, Yuxuan is not even ten years old yet, isn't it too hasty?"

Gu Beihuai held her hand and put it against his face.

"But Yan'er, I want to take advantage of our youth to see the prosperity of this world with you, and finally find a secluded place to spend the rest of our lives."

Shen Qingyan was a little surprised. She thought he was a little hasty in cultivating Gu Yuxuan, but she didn't expect it was for the rest of their lives.

"Your Majesty, I still feel that this is not a safe option. How about waiting until Yuxuan is a little older?"

Gu Beihuai sighed, "In fact, my original intention was to let Ruxiao assist Yuxuan until he grows up."

Shen Qingyan disagreed even more, "Your Majesty, Ruxiao and Mufan's child can't even walk yet, and there are so many things going on at Ciyou Hall, how can they possibly take care of it?"

After hearing this, Gu Beihuai had to give up the idea and made a secret decision in his heart.

Three years, after he has trained Yu Xuan for another three years, he can safely hand over the throne and the country to him.

Three years of time, like dewdrops in the morning light, have quietly evaporated, leaving only long memories.

Gu Yuxuan and Gu Huatang were like lush saplings, growing rapidly.

Gu Yuxuan is becoming more and more like a little adult, exactly like Gu Beihuai when he was young.

Shen Qingyan saw this and felt somewhat heartbroken.

"How can you be so mature at such a young age?"

Gu Beihuai hugged her from behind and said seriously, "You are already twelve or thirteen years old, why are you acting so old?"

Shen Qingyan looked at him strangely, "Your Majesty, do you have any misunderstanding about the adults' age?"

Gu Beihuai suddenly changed the subject.

"Yan Er, do you want to go see the beautiful scenery of Jiangnan?"

"Hmm?" Shen Qingyan was a little puzzled, "Why did the emperor suddenly talk about Jiangnan?"

Gu Beihuai sighed, covered his chest and pretended to cough a few times.

"Alas, my health is getting worse day by day. Ahem. If I have a heart attack someday, I won't be able to fulfill my promise to watch the world prosper with you. Ahem..."

Shen Qingyan had no choice but to come again.

Before, Su Peichang was hesitant about Gu Beihuai's condition, and she thought it was a serious illness that would end his life. She was frightened for a long time, and later found out that it was a heart disease.

It is caused by drugs. Although it is not fatal, it will inevitably lead to irreversible consequences if you work hard for a long time.

So Shen Qingyan said quickly.

"Okay, okay, I will agree to your Majesty's request. Your Majesty, please don't say such things again in the future."

Gu Beihuai was delighted. He had made this decision since Shen Qingyan said that she felt bored in the palace.

He was afraid that he would spend his entire life working for state affairs but would not have enough time to spend with Shen Qingyan.